Emerald Lakes

…National Park is well worth a visit, especially if you enjoy hiking, skiing, mountain biking and kayaking. The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a famous one-day hike, described as one of the best in New Zealand, which crosses alpine meadows, lunar landscapes, emeraldlakes and active volcanoes.
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…of New Zealand's oldest National Park and World Heritage Site with a scenic flight over the dramatic landscape of the area. See into the live craters of Mt Tongariro, Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt Ruapehu, and view the spectacular lakes on the mountains, the EmeraldLakes, the Blue Lake and the Tama Lakes.tours » lord of the rings tours

…Alpine Crossing is a famous one-day hike, described as one of the best in New Zealand, which crosses alpine meadows, lunar landscapes, emeraldlakes and active volcanoes. The 19.4 kilometres track takes, on average, between 6-8 hours to complete and is suitable for hikers of normal physical…

…of the area. See into the live craters of Mt Tongariro, Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt Ruapehu, and view the spectacular lakes on the mountains, the EmeraldLakes, the Blue Lake and the Tama Lakes. Please recommend us. * Map * Directions * Contact Get directions to and from MOUNTAIN AIR - Ruapehu. Tips Contact…

…Highlights »Walks and Trails »The Clutha River The Outlet of the Clutha - Where a Great River Rushes At the south-eastern tip of Lake Wanaka, the lake's waters narrow and pour into the Clutha, one of New Zealand's largest rivers. The area around the Outlet is popular with fishermen,…

…Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a famous one-day hike, described as one of the best in New Zealand, which crosses alpine meadows, lunar landscapes, emeraldlakes and active volcanoes. Please recommend us. * Map * Directions * Contact Get directions to and from Tongariro National Park - Off the beaten…

…freshwater lake in Oceana. Lake Taupo sits in a caldera of a volcano, Oruanui, which erupted 26,500 years ago. More than 1.2 million people visit the lake each year. The lake provides plenty of activities from skiing to fishing (brown and rainbow trout). * EmeraldLakes The EmeraldLakes are a part…

…the Red Crater. The brilliant green of these lakes is caused by minerals leaching from the nearby thermal area. Despite being surrounded by steam vents called fumaroles, the Emeraldlakes are very cold and freeze over in winter. Blue lake The Blue Lake (known as Te Wai-whakaata-o-te-Rangihiroa by…

…Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a famous one-day hike, described as one of the best in New Zealand, which crosses alpine meadows, lunar landscapes, emeraldlakes and active volcanoes. (more). White Water Rafting White water rafting is a popular all-year round outdoor sport in New Zealand with rivers…

…will continue to inspire you long after your trip finishes. Photographic Destinations on the North Island * EmeraldLakes, Tongariro National Park - The startling colour of the EmeraldLakes needs no filter! This is a favourite spot for many photographers enjoying one of the best day hikes the…